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Stop the destructive mining: A letter to my friend

Society has officially labelled me mad after I attacked that Chinese man — viciously hitting, biting and kicking him.

By Tatenda Kombora Feb. 28, 2025

Stop the destructive mining: A letter to my friend

85 000 left stranded as gold cartel pollutes major river

The outlawed practice, which has been going on for decades, has resulted in the release of toxic chemicals into the water supply, leaving communities to suffer the consequences.

By Freeman Makopa Jan. 10, 2025

85 000 left stranded as gold cartel pollutes major river

Govt in artisanal miner safety training

The workshop was aimed at equipping miners with knowledge on hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

By Clayton Masekesa Nov. 8, 2024

Man impregnates teenage niece

The sentence was hand down by the Penhalonga magistrates' court.

By Rejoice Phiri Sep. 29, 2024

Buried voices: Political influence drowns Penhalonga residents’ concerns

The civil society groups and other activists have been organising protests and lobbying government to take decisive action against riverbed mining.

By Clayton Masekesa Sep. 11, 2024

Buried voices: Political influence drowns Penhalonga residents’ concerns

Councillors accused of stealing food aid

According to concerned villagers, Mukahanana allegedly diverted inputs intended for beneficiaries in Ward 19, Chidzinzwa area, Mwoyoweshumba and Jombe Primary School.

By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 14, 2024

Councillors accused of stealing food aid

Shutdown Redwing Mine, govt urged

Concerned CSOs told NewsDay yesterday that they were alarmed by the rise in the cases of artisanal miners losing lives in the dangerous mining shafts at Redwing Mine.

By Clayton Masekesa Jan. 6, 2024

Redwing Mine disaster: Shaky ground hinders rescue efforts

In a statement, Metallon Corporation, the original owners of the gold mine, said rescue teams were failing to reach out to the trapped miners due to shaky ground around the collapsed shaft.

By Staff Reporter Jan. 5, 2024